Can I take a class over again if I did poorly the first time?

Students receiving a grade of C-, D+, D, D-, F, IC or WU may repeat a course through
Grade Forgiveness (only a certain number of units may be forgiven, and may only be done once per course).
This process will replace the previous grade in your GPA calculation, but will still
show up on your transcript.

I can't login to MySJSU account, or something is not showing up. Who do I contact?

I was waitlisted at spot number XX, now it's not on my schedule anymore. What happened?

After the last day of advanced registration, all waitlists are dropped, and you must
attend the first day of class to see if the instructor will let you add the course.
Make sure you add a back up class that you can definitely register for, in case you
cannot add the waitlisted course. See the schedule of classes for more information about waitlisting. If you put a class on the waitlist but no
longer want it, be sure to remove it from your cart.

What if all the classes I want are closed or waitlisted?

You may put yourself on the waitlist during advance registration by registering for
the class and checking the waitlist checkbox. If someone drops the course, the first
person on the waitlist will be enrolled in the course. (The waitlist cannot add if
there is a time conflict, if you are already enrolled in another section of the class,
if adding would exceed the unit limit, etc.) However, once advance registration ends,
the waitlist will disappear and you will need to attend the first day of class to
see if the instructor is able to let you add the course.

What if I change my mind about the courses I want to take before the semester starts?

You may add and drop courses during advance registration. A few days before the semester
starts, you will not be able to add anymore courses, and you must attend the first
day of classes and obtain add codes from your instructor to enroll in the course.
Be mindful of the add and drop deadlines each semester. These can be found on a calendar
on the Registrar's website.

What is the max number of units I can take?

Currently during advance registration, undergraduate students may add up to 16 units
through most of advance registration. During the last few weeks of advance registration,
continuing students in good standing may add up to 19 units. However, graduating seniors
with an Application for Graduation on file by the posted deadlines (see http://www.sjsu.edu/registrar/docs/grad_app.pdf)
may add 18 units during advanced registration and up to 21 units toward the end of
registration. You can get the most up to date "Excess Units Petition" at the Office of the Registrar's form webpage just before the beginning of the semester.

When is the last date to add or drop a class?

Generally speaking, the last day to drop a course is the end of the 2nd week of classes.
The add deadline is generally the last day of the third week of classes. You may find
the official dates at the Academic Calendar webpage. Click on the current academic year.

GE Advising Question

Can I take a class over again if I did poorly the first time?

Students receiving a grade of C-, D+, D, D-, F, IC or WU may repeat a course through
Grade Forgiveness (only a certain number of units may be forgiven, and may only be done once per course).
This process will replace the previous grade in your GPA calculation, but will still
show up on your transcript.

Can I take GE courses at another institution?

You may take Core GE courses at several other higher education institutions by searching
for equivalent coursework at the SJSU Articulation GE website. You may count a maximum of 70 units from a community college towards your SJSU degree.
For more information, please speak to an advisor at the Academic Advising & Retention Services or your college success center. You must submit your official transcripts to SJSU after taking your course(s). We
recommend not taking more than 16 units total if you take courses elsewhere while
attending SJSU. Learn more about cross and concurrent enrollment at the Office of
the Registrar's Visitor and Concurrent Enrollment webpage.

How can I prepare for my advising appointment?

Our Advising webpage has a section titled "Preparing for my advising appointment" is devoted to helping students prepare for their advising appointment to get the most
out of advising at SJSU.

Which/how many GE courses do I still have to take?

Undergraduate students may find their MyProgress report in their mySJSU account. This
program will list which GE classes you have taken for each requirement. Transfer students
and those who have completed GEs at another institution may find that it takes a semester for
their degree progress report to reflect the courses they have completed for each requirement.
An unofficial evaluation of your transcripts may be available through the Academic Advising Retention Services(408-924-2129) after the first week of classes while you wait for an official evaluation.

If you have trouble finding where your MyProgress report is on your mySJSU account,
please refer to MyProgress for step by step instructions.

Which advisor do I see for XX?

You may find an explanation of who to see for what at our Advising webpage.

Major Advising Questions

Can I do a double major?

Students may choose to double major in two departments. Check with each of your major
departments to be sure it is allowable, and to seek advising about which courses to take. More information about double majors may be found in
the SJSU catalog.

How can I prepare for my advising appointment?

Our Advising webpage has a section titled "Preparing for my advising appointment" is devoted to helping students prepare for their advising appointment to get the most
out of advising at SJSU.

How do I apply for graduation?

Once you have completed 85 semester units, undergraduates may begin the graduation
application process by obtaining a major/minor forms from their department(s). Also
download the Graduation Application at the Office of the Registrar's form webpage. These forms must be submitted at Window R in the Student Services Center unless your are changing your major. If you are petitioning
to change a major or add a minor, it is best to attach the graduation application to that petition
with sealed major/minor forms to Academic Advising and Retention Services so that
the whole packet can go to the Registrar's Office together.

How do I choose a major?

You may obtain help choosing a major from the Career Center in the Administration Building on campus. Career Consultants are on hand to help
you with your career planning and to help you find the best major for your personal
situation. The Career Center also provides online programs to help you choose a major.
Also, most college success centers can provide additional information regarding changing
to a major in their college.

How do I declare or switch my major or minor?

You may download the “Change of Major or Minor” form at the Office of the Registrar's form webpage. You must take this form to your major or minor department to have it approved and
signed, and then you must return the form as noted on the bottom of the form. If you
are making a change after earning 90 units, you will need to provide at least a list
of classes from your current program and your proposed program.

What classes do I need to take for XX major?

You must meet with your major advisor to determine which classes to take for your
major. Either call or go to your department to find who the advisor is for your major.
You may also use your degree roadmap and your My Progress report to see what is required and what you have completed. Please see the MyRoadmap link at the top of the Advising Hub homepage to find the roadmap for your major.

Where do I go for pre-professional (pre-med, pre-law, etc.) advising?

A list of pre-professional advisors can be found by navigating to these two links:

I have the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree from another country. Can I enroll at
SJSU as a graduate student?

My GPA is showing up incorrectly on MySJSU - how can I fix this?

An Academic Advisor at the Academic Advising & Retention Services can help you figure
out what the problem is with your GPA and how to remedy the situation. Visit the Academic Advising and Retention Services website to find out how to make an appointment.

Where can I find a form or petition for XX?

Petitions are found on various websites. See our Petitions page for links to the most commonly used forms.

Where do I turn in XX form/petition?

Pay attention to the fine print and/or instructions on each of the forms/petitions.
They will tell you where to turn in your documents. Many of the forms will be turned
into the Office of the Registrar, but make sure you look on the form itself to find
out where to get signatures and where to finally turn it in for processing.

Are there any resources to help me pay for classes?

Can I do a double major?

Students may choose to double major in two departments. Check with each of your major
departments to be sure it is allowable, and to seek advising about which courses to take. More information about double majors may be found in
the SJSU catalog.

Can I take a class over again if I did poorly the first time?

Students receiving a grade of C-, D+, D, D-, F, IC or WU may repeat a course through
Grade Forgiveness (only a certain number of units may be forgiven, and may only be done once per course).
This process will replace the previous grade in your GPA calculation, but will still
show up on your transcript.

Can I take GE courses at another institution?

You may take Core GE courses at several other higher education institutions by searching
for equivalent coursework at the SJSU Articulation GE website. You may count a maximum of 70 units from a community college towards your SJSU degree.
For more information, please speak to an advisor at the Academic Advising & Retention Services. You must submit your official transcripts to SJSU after taking your course(s). We
recommend not taking more than 12-16 units total if you take courses elsewhere while
attending SJSU. Learn more about cross and concurrent enrollment at the Office of
the Registrar's Visitor and Concurrent Enrollment webpage.

How can I get a copy of my transcripts?

How can I get help or tutoring for my classes?

Tutoring is available in the Peer Connections for many different courses and subjects each semester. They are located at the Student
Services Center. You can also check with your major department to see if there is
any other tutoring available. Your instructors' office hours are another place to
obtain help with course material.

How do I apply for graduation?

Once you have completed 85 semester units, undergraduates may begin the graduation
application process by obtaining a major/minor forms from their department(s). Also
download the Graduation Application at the Office of the Registrar's form webpage. These forms must be submitted at Window R in the Student Services Center unless your are changing your major. If you are petitioning
to change a major or add a minor, it is best to attach the graduation application to that petition
with sealed major/minor forms to Academic Advising and Retention Services so that
the whole packet can go to the Registrar's Office together.

How do I choose a major?

You may obtain help choosing a major from the Career Center in the Administration Building. Career Consultants are on hand to help you with your
career planning and to help you find the best major for your personal situation.

How do I declare or switch my major or minor?

You may download the “Change of Major or Minor” form at the Office of the Registrar's form webpage. You must take this form to your major or minor department to have it approved and
signed, and then you must return the form at line R in the Student Services Center.

How do I know which classes, and how many, to take my first semester?

Students work on their first semester schedule during the mandatory Frosh Orientation. New students may take no more than 16 units their first semester. Transfer students
are required to attend the Transfer Orientation, at which point they will meet with
GE and major advisors.

How do I transfer classes to SJSU from other accredited institutions?

Students who have taken courses at another accredited institution of higher education
should have official transcripts sent from the college or university to SJSU. Check
their website to find out how to order official transcripts. Here is the address to
have the transcripts sent to:

Office of the Undergraduate Admissions San Jose State University One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0016

How do I transfer from SJSU to another college or university?

It would be best to ask the other college or university what requirements and admissions
processes they have for transfer students. They will probably ask for official transcripts
from SJSU.

How long does it take for my transferred classes to show up on MySJSU?

Classes transferred to SJSU from another institution may take a semester to show up
in your degree progress report on your MySJSU account. You may obtain an unofficial evaluation from Academic Advising & Retention Services after the add/drop period
at the beginning of the semester. Call 408-924-2129 for more information.

How many classes do I have to take to be considered Full Time?

A full time undergraduate student generally takes a minimum of 12 units per semester.
This amount may be different for graduate or international students, or students receiving
insurance based on enrollment, or Veteran's benefits. Check with the outside source
to be sure of their definition of full time.

How many credits do I need to be a Frosh, Sophomore, Junior or Senior?

How much time do I need to study for my classes?

Depending on the course subject, the general rule of thumb is to study 2x as many
hours as there are units, per week for each course. If you take a 3 unit course, you
most likely will need to study at least 6 hours per week for that course. If you take
15 units per semester, you would need to study for at least 30 hours per week. For
science, math and engineering classes, you may well need to plan for 3x as many hours
as there are units.

I already have a degree, can I still take classes at SJSU without pursuing a degree?

I am taking 14 units, but 8 of them are remedial (development) classes, am I still
considered "full time"?

Although remedial (or developmental) courses are not counted towards your degree,
they are classes counted towards units used to determine full time status for financial
aid purposes. For more information about remediation, please visit our Developmental Studies website.

I can't login to mySJSU account, or something is not showing up. Who do I contact?

My GPA is showing up incorrectly on mySJSU - how can I fix this?

An Academic Advisor at the Academic Advising & Retention Services can help you figure
out what the problem is with your GPA and how to remedy the situation. Visit the Academic Advising & Retention Services webpage to find out how to make an appointment.

How can I lift the hold on my account?

Pay careful attention to the message you receive about your hold and be sure to read
the information in the Details link. The message should indicate which office you
must contact in order to lift your hold.

What do I do if I'm on probation?

You are likely to have a hold on your account if you have been placed on probation.
You will need to follow the instructions in the mySJSU message you receive once the
hold has been placed. In many cases, you will need to attend an advising appointment
or a workshop. We recommend you see an Educational Counselor in Counseling Services to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to become more successful at SJSU.

Where do I turn in XX form/petition?

Pay attention to the fine print and/or instructions on each of the forms/petitions.
They will tell you where to turn in your documents. Many of the forms will be turned
into the Office of the Registrar, but make sure you look on the form itself to find
out where to get signatures and where to finally turn it in for processing.